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Are there desi cows (cows with humps) in the US?

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If you have ever been to a rodeo in the US, you'll find the answer is a resounding YES. While Angus, Herefords and other breeds are used in rodeos, in Texas the most common breed used is either the Texas Longhorn or the Brahman, both of which are heavy, large breeds. read more

If you go to the Texas Longhorns breeders website, you will also find that, for the most part, the longhorn while a relatively rare breed in the US now, is experiencing something of a comeback due to its high resistance to disease and easy birthing for new heifers. read more

In Indian local cows have the prominent humps,but the Jersey cows and the Holstein do not have any prominent humps.Every desi cows have this sutra ketu nadi that means these humps have great quality to absorb the sun rays that increases the vitamin d3 which totally distinguished from imported cross breed version. read more

People of India must be made aware of the difference between humped and humpless cows. My grandfather was the President of a GauShala(cow dairy) and he has done lot of hardwork in saving the innocent cows which were taken for beef(during late 20th century). During those days we only had desi humped cows. read more

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